Difference between revisions of "Circle of Equals"

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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
* ''[[The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky]]''
 
* ''[[The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky]]''
* ''[[Way of the Clans]]''
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* ''[[Way of the Clans]]'' (novel)
 
* ''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]''
 
* ''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]''
  
 
[[Category: Clan Terms]]
 
[[Category: Clan Terms]]

Revision as of 22:38, 24 March 2013

A Circle of Equals is the Clan term for an area in which warriors combat one another for purposes of resolving a Trial, such as a Trial of Refusal, a Trial of Grievance or a Trial of Possession, though the use of the circle is by no means limited to these three forms.[1][2]

Description

One of Clan Founder Nicholas Kerensky's many ideas for his new society was the idea of honor and fairness, even in the context of warfare. The Circle of Equals is a place were warriors may settle differences personal or of a Clan nature. None may enter or leave the circle until the matter is resolved. In this way, it is part of the ideals that the Clans call collectively the Honor Road.[1][3]

The shape of a Circle of Equals may range from that of a circle, to any other form as long as it is of an enclosed nature, and is known to both parties involved with the Trial. If the boundaries of this area are ever crossed before the combat has been resolved, the warrior or party in question forfeits the Trial. A third party entering the circle will also void the Trial, and may lead to dire consequences for the offenders. Observers and referees, if called for, may be posted around the outsides of this border, though they may also view the Trial from a remote location.[1][4]

A Circle of Equals may range in size, varying from a few meters across for individual warriors to fight a Trial of Grievance, also called an Honor Duel, without a BattleMech or other weapon system. This style is usually referred to as unaugmented. The Circle of Equals may also range upward toward several kilometers in width, for fully armed combat between individuals or entire units.[1][4]

A Trial of Absorption might perhaps take place in a circle marked as all of a given Clan's possessions, which could then range towards an entire planet or multiple solar systems in size. In the case of a Trial of Annihilation, the object Clan of the ruling is not considered an equal, and no circle places limitation on the Trial. The complete destruction of the party in question is the only proper outcome of such a Trial.[1][2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky, p. 117 - "Circle of Equals"
  2. 2.0 2.1 Wolf Clan Sourcebook, p. 17, 18, 19 - "Clan Trials"
  3. The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky, p. 42 - "Honor Road"
  4. 4.0 4.1 Way of the Clans, chapter 5

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